For the efficient functioning and maintenance of the body, a person needs to consume sufficient amounts of
a. fiber.
b. nutrients.
c. minerals.
d. supplements.
B
The body needs sufficient amounts of all nutrients for efficient functioning and maintenance. Fiber and minerals are both needed, but each only represents one type of nutrient. Supplements are not always necessary because sufficient nutrients can often be obtained from food.
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